Iowa DOT News and Info
July 14, 2009

Interstate 29 Northbound Open Near Whiting

2:52 AM - Interstate 29 northbound is open near Whiting. It had previously been closed due to a crash investigation.
July 13, 2009

I-29 SB open in Woodbury County

3:09 PM - Interstate 29 is re-open at mile marker 134.

I-29 SB closed in Woodbury County

2:08 PM - Interstate 29 south bound is closed to traffic at mile marker 134 due to a multi vehicle accident. All south bound traffic should use exit 135 and follow posted detour information.
July 12, 2009

Highway IA 44 West of Harlan in Shelby County is Now Open

1:15 PM - Highway IA 44 is now open in Shelby County, 4 miles west of Harlan. The road was closed earlier after a storm had downed trees blocking the roadway.

Highway IA 44 Closed West of Harlan in Shelby County

11:05 AM - Highway IA 44 is closed at Shelby County Road M16, 4 miles west of Harlan, because of debris on the roadway. It is unknown how long this closure will last. Use caution in the area.
July 11, 2009

Highway IA 3 Has Reopened in Hampton

12:57 AM - Highway IA 3 at 9th Street in Hampton has been reopened to traffic. The highway had been closed earlier because of a train blocking the roadway.
July 10, 2009

Hwy Iowa 3 Closed in Hampton

7:27 PM - Hwy 3 is closed at 9th street NW due to a train across the road. Advised by local PD that closure may take a while to clear. Please avoid the area or expect long delays.

Bridge Closed on IA 150 in Buchanan County

2:05 PM - Iowa Highway 150 is closed to traffic in both directions at mile marker 36.8, around three miles south of Independence in Buchanan County. Iowa DOT crews are inspecting and making repairs to the Bear Creek bridge at that location. Signage...

Interstate 35 Northbound Reopened Near Clear Lake

4:53 AM - Interstate 35 northbound has reopened near Clear Lake (Cerro Gordo County). It had been closed due to a jackknifed semi-tractor trailer.
July 07, 2009

Iowa 28 Near Martensdale is Open to Traffic.

11:13 PM - Iowa 28 near Martensdale is open to traffic.

Iowa 28 Closed Near Martensdale.

10:18 PM - Iowa 28 is closed in both directions at mile marker 2 due to multi vehicle incident. Length of closure is estimated at 1-2 hours. Follow detour and use caution. Incident is two miles north of Martensdale on Iowa 28.
July 06, 2009

Multiple vechicle crash on I-80 near Adair cleared

1:58 PM - Multiple vehicle crash involving a semi tractor trailer on Interstate 80 eastbound east of Adair has cleared and re-opened to normal traffic.

Multiple vehicle crash on I-80 in Adair County

11:28 AM - A multiple vehicle crash on I-80 in Adair County is causing traffic to move slowly in area. This crash is with-in the Construction zone at mile marker 77.35, one mile from Adair. Travelers should expect delays in area.
July 04, 2009

US 69 Reopens in Decatur County

7:57 AM - US Highway 69 has now reopened near Leon. It had been closed about an hour due to localized flooding.

US 69 Closed Due to Flooding in Decatur County

6:51 AM - Localized flooding has closed US Highway 69 in Decatur County near Leon. It is unknown how long the closure will last. Motorists are urged to use an alternative route and use caution in the area.